68 Reasons to be Proud of Israel on its Birthday

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Jerusalem Post’s Barbara Sofer lists 68 reasons to be proud of Israel as it celebrates its 68th Independence Day; JNF Missions transcend the boundaries of a standard trip and provide participants with a deeper connection to the land and people of Israel, and much more.

Come home for a visit

JNF Missions are experiences unlike any other. In addition to visiting many of the cultural, religious and historical highlights of Israel, JNF Missions transcend the boundaries of a standard trip and provide participants with a deeper connection to the land and people of Israel.http://www.jnf.org/travel/missions/

Outstanding Zionist immigrants

There are six winners of the Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize for 2016. The award recognizes outstanding Anglo Olim – veteran and recent – who encapsulate the spirit of modern-day Zionism by contributing in a significant way towards the State of Israel.http://www.nbn.org.il/boneizion/

NYC boy donates all his Bar Mitzvah money to Israel

Noah Helfstein from New York has donated all his Bar-Mitzvah money, $76,000, to bring the first-ever “Maker Bus” – a mobile technology lab – to less fortunate children throughout Israel. The advanced 3D printer on the bus allows the production of almost any object.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4790256,00.html